Stephen's experiences in the trenches are harrowing from "summary" of Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
Stephen's time in the trenches was a descent into a world of unimaginable horror. The brutality of war was laid bare before him, as he witnessed the gruesome sights and sounds that marked each passing day. The constant barrage of artillery fire, the stench of death and decay, the screams of the wounded - all became a terrifying symphony that haunted his every moment. The physical and emotional toll of living in the trenches was immense. Stephen endured long periods of sleep deprivation, as he struggled to find rest amidst the chaos and destruction that surrounded him. The constant fear of enemy attacks, of gas and bombs and bullets, kept him on edge at all times. He saw his comrades fall beside him, their bodies torn apart by the merciless violence of war. But perhaps the most harrowing aspect of Stephen's experiences was the erosion of his own humanity. As the war dragged on, he found himself becoming numb to the suffering around him, desensitized to the horror that had once filled him with dre...
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